Jeremy Gregory

• Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
• Built high-energy, forward-thinking team to modernize legacy operations and keep organization agile in changing conditions.
• Cultivated strong industry relationships with competitors and suppliers to promote cooperative interactions and improve industry insights.
• Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
• Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
• Assessed company operations with various teams to develop strategies for improvement and expansion into new markets.
• Delivered speeches, attended industry conferences, and wrote articles to promote company image and engage with buyers.
• Discussed external industry perspectives to deliver measurable improvements in business decision and risk management.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

• Continuously build strong referral network to generate new opportunities.
• Meet with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions.
• Work with board and staff to strengthen and maintain partnerships, alliances & coalitions.
• Develop department performance goals and methods for achieving milestones.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships to promote positive work culture.
• Drafted mission and vision statements to outline objectives and motivate employees.
• Devise strategies to orientate, train, and direct staff to achieve organization's objectives.
• Help fine-tune strategic media plans and events to secure organization's presence and funding opportunities.

Promoted, preserved and strengthened culture awareness amongst children and young adults for the purpose of creating an environment, which allowed maximum opportunity for positive life development. Through various channels from music, creative arts and day-to- day activities, following objectives were infused; self-confidence, empowerment, cultural values & learning, leadership development, goal-setting & community/service learning.

• Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
• Utilized various types of equipment and aids to enhance learning experience.
• Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Worked one-on-one with students on relevant subjects.
• Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students.
• Promoted development of positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Helped clients to build and recognize strengths and self-worth.
• Delivered positive reinforcement to adult learners to overcome obstacles and become more confident.

This was a contractual seasonal position.

Successfully matched individuals from a variety of sources with meaningful volunteer experiences. Assisted with volunteer events.

• Acted as ambassador for Metro Volunteers.
• Collaborated with volunteers and staff to accomplish the Engagement Department initiatives.
• Successfully coordinated information from multiple sources into databases.
• Successfully managed and prioritized tasks from multiple departments.
• Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Oversaw adherence to project timelines and budget constraints.
• Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.

1 year contract position via AmeriCorps

Recognized by the organization as a top rated performer.

Worked to preserve Lafayette's natural, historic and cultural heritage. Worked with city stake holders and legislators on issues pertaining to conservation and preservation issues.

• Served as spokesperson and press conference coordinator
• Drafted, edited and finalized news releases, speeches and press packets
• Coordinated events, fundraisers and recruited volunteers
• Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokespeople or information sources for requests.
• Devised public relations strategies to engage with and influence general public in support of accomplishing the project's objectives.
• Coordinated fundraising and awareness events.

This project dissolved after decision-makers felt much of the objectives were met and accomplished.

Co-creator of an award winning multi-forum art space designed to offer a platform to aspiring artists and musicians. These artists lent their talents to teach inner-city youth life-building skills for free access to the space and its resources. The Construct was also a convergence center where those in the community could plan events to enhance their neighborhoods.

• Directed the creation of Articles and By-Laws, Assembled the Board of Directors and drafted the Policy and Procedures manual.
• Assisted in fundraising campaigns, public relations and marketing strategies.
• Co-created, produced, facilitated and taught in workshops and classes.
• Helped coordinate events, fundraisers and recruited volunteers.
• Co managed logistics of studio spaces and mini-venues within the space.
• Coordinated mailing invitations to publicize events at art gallery.
• Assisted in coordinating gallery calendar of exhibitions, volunteers and special events.
• Handled artwork, including sculptures, paintings and clothing with extreme care and caution.
• Attended networking and creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local community.
• Secured talented individuals, performing artists and musicians to provide engaging entertainment during special events.
• Conferred with board members to formulate and interpret policies, budget requirements and operational strategies.
• Worked closely with team members and volunteers to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Awarded best new Art Venue by Westword and Go-Go magazines.

(Closed due to Landlord selling building)

Taught conservation, sustainability, Community Based Natural Resources Management and regenerative and biodynamic farming practices & techniques including perma-culture to communities I served in Malawi, Africa.

• Successfully communicated and worked with peoples of diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds to launch and successfully maintain an Income Generating Project.
• Successfully taught life-building/development skills to children and young adults of diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
• Enhanced community performance through incentivized goals.
• Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes to streamline operational planning.
• Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas.

Returned home early to attend father's illness before he passed away.